Match report
Anderlecht 3–4 Hoffenheim: Europa League Thriller
Anderlecht
3–4
FT
1899 Hoffenheim
Jan 30, 2025
Hoffenheim stunned Anderlecht in an electrifying UEFA Europa League match, turning the game around to clinch a thrilling 4-3 victory. Despite falling behind early through Luis Vazquez's goal and an own goal from Kevin Sardella, Hoffenheim showcased remarkable resilience with three quickfire goals including one from Thomas Bischof and another by Dennis Mokwa Ntusu. Anderlecht fought back with two late goals from Koki Goto and Leandro Augustinsson, but it wasn’t enough to secure the points.
Key Facts
- • Anderlecht scored first through Luis Vazquez (18')
- • Kevin Sardella conceded an own goal for Hoffenheim (41')
- • Hoffenheim's Thomas Bischof, Dennis Mokwa Ntusu, and Adam Hlozek all found the net in the second half
- • Anderlecht responded with goals from Koki Goto (79') and Leandro Augustinsson (88')
Lineups
Anderlecht
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 16 M. Kikkenborg (G)
- 54 K. Sardella (D)
- 4 J. Šimić (D)
- 32 L. Dendoncker (D)
- 6 L. Augustinsson (D)
- 23 M. Rits (M)
- 83 T. Degreef (M)
- 11 T. Hazard (M)
- 10 Y. Verschaeren (M)
- 7 F. Amuzu (M)
- 20 L. Vázquez (F)
Substitutes
- 29 M. Stroeykens
- 79 A. Maamar
- 19 N. Angulo
- 17 T. Leoni
- 42 K. Goto
- 25 T. Foket
- 63 T. Vanhoutte
- 5 M. N'Diaye
- 35 T. Schlieck
- 73 A. Lapage
1899 Hoffenheim
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 37 L. Philipp (G)
- 35 Arthur Chaves (D)
- 2 R. Hranáč (D)
- 25 K. Akpoguma (D)
- 19 D. Jurásek (D)
- 8 D. Geiger (M)
- 20 F. Becker (M)
- 7 T. Bischof (M)
- 52 D. Mokwa (F)
- 33 M. Moerstedt (F)
- 23 A. Hložek (F)
Substitutes
- 21 M. Bülter
- 54 L. Erlein
- 28 F. Micheler
- 40 H. Behrens
- 55 B. Lade
- 57 L. Đurić
- 30 S. Kalambayi
- 34 S. Nsoki
- 43 N. König
- 56 T. Philipp
Timeline
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18' Anderlecht Goal · Normal GoalL. Vazquez · Assist: K. Sardella
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23' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardK. Akpoguma
Foul
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39' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardDennis Geiger
Handball
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41' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Own GoalK. Sardella
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54' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal GoalT. Bischof · Assist: Dennis Geiger
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56' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardT. Bischof
Foul
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57' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Hazard · On: M. Stroeykens
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59' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal GoalD. Mokwa Ntusu
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65' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal GoalA. Hlozek · Assist: D. Jurásek
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69' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Sardella · On: Ali Maamar
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69' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Amuzu · On: Nilson Angulo
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69' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Verschaeren · On: T. Leoni
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70' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Hlozek · On: M. Bulter
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77' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2Off: Dennis Geiger · On: Luca Erlein
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77' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Bischof · On: F. Micheler
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78' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Vazquez · On: K. Goto
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79' Anderlecht Goal · Normal GoalK. Goto
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81' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardLuca Erlein
Foul
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83' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardM. Bulter
Foul
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88' Anderlecht Goal · Normal GoalL. Augustinsson · Assist: T. Leoni
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90'+1 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Mokwa Ntusu · On: H. Behrens
Match Stats
| Stat | Anderlecht | 1899 Hoffenheim |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 78% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 10 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 428 | 465 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 6 |
| xG | 1.39 | 1.70 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 338 | 364 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 9 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Hoffenheim's three consecutive goals (54', 59', 65') shifted the momentum decisively in their favor after conceding an early own goal and falling behind to Anderlecht.
- ▸ Despite late efforts from Koki Goto and Leandro Augustinsson, Hoffenheim held on for a crucial victory that secured three points in the Europa League.